Male Project & Collections Accountant with 4 years of UAE Exp + D/L

We are a premier, highly stable 20-year-old Interior Design and Fit-Out company based in Sharjah. Over the past two decades, we have built a reputation for delivering high-end commercial and residential projects across the UAE. We are currently expanding our finance team and looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment

.Job Description:We are seeking a results-driven Mid-Level Project \& Collections Accountant. This is a unique role that bridges technical corporate accounting with active field-based payment collection.

Important Note on Work Culture: This is not a strict 9-to-5 desk job. We operate in a deadline-driven industry where project handovers, closing cycles, and client meetings often require high availability and flexible working hours. We need a dedicated individual who prioritizes task execution and project completion over a fixed clock.Key Responsibilities:

• Active Field Collections: Drive to commercial sites, client offices, and residential villas across the UAE to secure cheques and speed up outstanding payment releases.
• Client \& Dispute Management: Act as the primary financial liaison for clients. Handle difficult payment recovery conversations professionally, resolve billing discrepancies, and clear up outstanding disputes.
• Project Milestone Billing: Generate and issue accurate invoices based on project completion percentages (e.g., initial concept, MEP stage, joinery installation, final handover).
• Cost Tracking \& Variation Orders: Monitor fit-out project budgets. Track variations, extra work orders, and material cost updates against initial client estimates.
• Financial Reporting: Maintain real-time Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports, and prepare monthly balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow forecasts.
• Vendor Reconciliation: Manage advance payments, retention bonds, and final payouts for local subcontractors and material suppliers.

Requirements \& Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualification (ACCA / CPA / CMA) is a plus.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of solid accounting experience in the UAE interior design, fit-out, or construction sectors (Mandatory).
• Driving License: Valid UAE driving license with a clean driving record (Mandatory).
• Communication Skills: Flawless verbal and written English communication skills. Must be assertive, polite, and comfortable negotiating payments with high-net-worth clients.
• Mindset: Highly resilient, proactive, and willing to work extended or irregular hours during critical project deadlines and monthly closing phases.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in ERP software (such as Tally Prime, Odoo, or SAP) and advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Tax Knowledge: Sound understanding of UAE VAT regulations, corporate tax basics, and retention bond mechanisms.

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a valid, clean UAE Driving License? (Yes/No - Dealbreaker)How many years of accounting experience do you have within the UAE Fit-Out/Construction industry? (Text or Number)This role requires flexible working hours during tight project deadlines and active field visits. Are you comfortable with a high-availability, field-based schedule rather than a strict 9-to-5 desk job? (Yes/No)

Work Location: In person